Spicy Riddles - 2 Class 4 Worksheet EVS Chapter 25

Q1: Name the Following

(i) What is the name of the spice that is added to food to make it yellow and is also used to heal wounds?
Ans: Turmeric

(ii) Name one spice that is put into both sweet and salty things.
Ans: Cinnamon

(iii) What are some examples of spices mentioned in the chapter?
Ans: Tejpatta, small and big cardamoms, black pepper etc.

(iv) What is the name of the spice that is small and round, black when whole, and can be powdered coarse or fine with a sharp and spicy taste?
Ans: Black pepper

(v) What is the name of the spice that is put into food to make it taste sour?
Ans: Amchur (mango powder) or lemon

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The spice that is known for making food hot and spicy is _________.
Ans: chilli

(ii) Granny mixes this spice in oil and applies it to wounds to heal them – it is __________.
Ans: turmeric

(iii) To make your stomach healthy, this green spice is always added after a meal – it is __________.
Ans: mint

(iv) When too much of this spice is added, it makes you gasp and your eyes and nose begin to water – it is __________.
Ans: wasabi

(v) This small and round spice is added as a special treat to both sweet and salty food – it is __________.
Ans: cinnamon

Q3: Give two examples of Each

(i) Cumin
Ans: Spice, Digestion

(ii) Turmeric
Ans: Color, Health

(iii) Cinnamon
Ans: Aroma, Breath

(iv) Ginger
Ans: Flavor, Nausea

(v) Cardamom
Ans: Aroma, Breath

Q4: True and False

(i) Spices can be used to make food hot and spicy.
Ans: True

(ii) Adding too much of a spice can make you cry, and your eyes and nose may water.
Ans: True

(iii) Spices are not used in sweet dishes, only in salty dishes.
Ans: False

(iv) Some spices are used to make food taste sour.
Ans: True

(v) The spice “tejpatta” is grown in the backyard of Kuttan’s house in Kerala.
Ans: True

Q5: Short Questions Answer

(i) What are some examples of spices mentioned in the text?
Ans: Some examples of spices mentioned in the text include red chili powder, cumin seeds, cinnamon, black pepper, and ginger.

(ii) Can you name a spice that is used in both sweet and savory dishes?
Ans: Cinnamon is a spice that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

(iii) What is the recipe for making a spicy potato chaat?
Ans: The recipe for making a spicy potato chaat involves boiling potatoes, adding salt, red chili powder, mango powder or lemon juice, roasted cumin seeds, black salt, and garam masala (optional), mixing it well, and adding chopped coriander leaves on top.

(iv) What is the purpose of adding spices to food?
Ans: Spices are added to food to enhance its flavor, aroma, and color.

(v) What is the name of the powder made from a mixture of several spices?
Ans: The powder made from a mixture of several spices is called Garam Masala.